Deb Pepperdine
Deb provides counselling in person and online. Her background includes meditation, yoga, retreats and community work on the Sunshine Coast. Ask about individual, relationship or family counselling.
More about DebVideo and phone appointments · Sunshine Coast based
Online counselling across Australia.
Speak with Deb or Ian by video or phone from Queensland or elsewhere in Australia. Make time for an individual conversation, or ask about couples and family counselling online. Start with one appointment, with your practitioner, participation and appointment time agreed before booking.
What would you like time to talk about?
Begin with the issue that matters to you. We discuss your aims and whether an online appointment is a suitable way to work together.
Individual counselling online
Time to talk about stress, a difficult period, grief, confidence, relationships or a change in your life. You can begin with a single conversation and discuss further sessions if you wish.
Explore individual counsellingOnline couples and relationship counselling
Talk about communication, recurring disagreements, feeling disconnected or decisions about your relationship. Enquire alone or with your partner; we agree who will take part and how you will connect.
Couples and relationship counsellingOnline family counselling
Make space for family communication, changing roles and difficult conversations. Tell us who you would like involved so participation, privacy and suitability can be discussed. For a child or young person, discuss their age and needs first.
Family counselling options
You can also discuss work pressures and retirement changes, or explore life coaching for goals and next steps.
Video counselling or phone counselling?
Choose the format you would like to discuss when you enquire. The connection details are agreed before your appointment.
Video counselling
A live conversation where you and your practitioner can see one another. Use a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and a reliable internet connection. Set aside a private space and time to check your setup.
Phone counselling
An audio conversation without being on camera. If you prefer to talk by telephone, let us know. We confirm the calling arrangements and appointment time with you beforehand.
Preparing for either format
Choose somewhere you can speak comfortably without interruptions. Tell us where you will be joining from and your time zone. Ask about any access or connection concerns when arranging your session.
Counselling with Deb or Ian
Session lengths & fees.
- Initial session · 90 minutes
- A$200
- Subsequent session · 60 minutes
- A$180
In Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, or online by video or phone. You can request Deb or Ian. We confirm who you will meet and the appointment time before booking.
Prices are in Australian dollars. Retreat stays and other wellbeing services are quoted separately.
Ask about a counselling appointmentKnow who you’ll be talking with.
Your session is with Deb Pepperdine or Ian Trew. You can request either practitioner.
Ian Trew
Ian provides counselling and life coaching in person and online. His background includes Ayurveda, natural living and practical education, including permaculture.
More about IanWe have welcomed Beach Health Retreat guests since 2010. Counselling appointments are also available without a retreat or overnight stay.
You deal directly with us when you enquire. A brief question is enough; leave detailed personal history for your conversation.
Read our history and approach · Ask us about online counselling
Online counselling from the Sunshine Coast.
Deb and Ian are based in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore. Online counselling lets you arrange a conversation without travelling to the Sunshine Coast, whether you are nearby, interstate or in a regional area. No retreat or accommodation booking is needed.
Overseas enquiries are also welcome. Tell us the country or state you will be in and your usual time zone; we confirm whether we can offer a suitable appointment where you are.
Prefer to meet in person? Explore counselling in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. If you are already planning a stay, ask about online conversations before or after your visit.
Personal from the first conversation
How to arrange online counselling.
Make a short enquiry
Tell us briefly what you would like help with, where you will be joining from and whether you prefer video or phone. You can name Deb or Ian as your preference. A few words are enough; detailed personal history is not needed in the website form.
Agree the appointment
We discuss suitability, who will attend, the practitioner, session length, time, connection arrangements and fee. You can ask about one appointment or a series of sessions before deciding.
Join your conversation
Use the agreed connection details and set aside your appointment time somewhere private. Bring the topic or questions you want to discuss; you do not need to have everything worked out.
Deb or Ian will reply personally within two business days. There is no payment or obligation to enquire.
An online counselling experience with Deb
One person’s experience of online counselling with Deb. Who your own session is with is agreed with you beforehand. Their words, unchanged.
“Highly recommended: I have had online counselling with Deb and found it extremely beneficial.”
Questions about online counselling.
Can I arrange online counselling from anywhere in Australia?
You can enquire from Queensland or elsewhere in Australia, including regional areas. Tell us the state or country you will be in and your time zone so we can confirm suitability, availability and the appointment time. Overseas enquiries are considered individually.
Can I have phone counselling instead of video?
Yes, phone appointments can be discussed with Deb or Ian. Let us know that you prefer an audio conversation. We agree how you will connect before booking.
Can couples or families have counselling online?
Yes, you can enquire about an online couples, relationship or family conversation. Tell us who you would like involved and whether you will be joining from the same place or different locations. Participation, privacy, suitability and connection arrangements are agreed beforehand. See relationship counselling and family counselling.
How much does online counselling cost, and how long is a session?
Initial counselling session: 90 minutes, A$200. Subsequent sessions: 60 minutes, A$180.
Will my online session be with Deb or Ian?
Your session is personally provided by Deb Pepperdine or Ian Trew. Tell us your preference and we agree who you will see before booking. Read about Deb and Ian.
What do I need for a video counselling appointment?
A phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection, and a private place to talk. The connection details are agreed in advance. Tell us about any access or connection concerns when arranging the appointment.
Do I need to have been on a retreat?
No. Online counselling can be arranged on its own, whether or not you have stayed with us or plan to visit.
Is this a medical or psychiatric service?
Beach Health Retreat is a non-clinical wellbeing service, not a medical or psychiatric treatment service. In Australia, if you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline is available in Australia any time on 13 11 14. Outside Australia, contact your local emergency services for immediate help.
A dedicated support pathway
Looking for mental health support?
Personalised help with depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health difficulties. Work with Deb and Ian through individual sessions or a personalised supported stay, with other health professionals involved as needed and agreed.
Explore mental health supportLooking for help with alcohol, drugs or addictive patterns? Explore addiction counselling and supported stays.
Arrange an online counselling session.
Tell us what you would like time to talk about and where you will be joining from.
No payment to enquire, and no obligation.